Merrivale: Discover One Of Dartmoor’s Best Prehistoric Settlements
Dartmoor. Windswept, boggy, covered in thick mist or drenched in heavy rain. That’s the first impression you often get of this fantastic national park in Devon, whatever the season. It’s not the only version though: when I visited the Merrivale
West Penwith: My Favourite South West Coast Path Hike In Cornwall!
West Penwith is an area in the far west of Cornwall that includes a breathtaking 40-mile stretch of the South West Coast Path between St Ives and Penzance — perfect for a multi-day hike And it really has become my favourite
The Beginner Hikers Guide To Day Hiking And Walking Gear
This Beginner Hikers Guide To Day Hiking And Walking Gear is put together with hikers in the UK in mind: The weather in the UK is pretty notorious for being, umm a bit 'unpredictable' (aka varying degrees of wet!), so this
Beautiful Cornwall Coast Path Walk: Porthtowan And Portreath to Hayle
This walk from Porthtowan out through Portreath to Hayle is fantastic for anyone hiking the north Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path national trail. I've hiked this 15.5 mile stretch many times and I reckon you'll love it as
Newquay To Perranporth And On To St Agnes – A Stunning Coastal Hike
Newquay to Perranporth and on to St Agnes is one of the most dramatic and varied sections of the South West Coast Path in north Cornwall. It's mostly easy cliff-top walking with some absolutely stunning beaches along the way, but there
Porthleven To Church Cove: Hiking The South West Coast Path
Porthleven to Church Cove is a 6-mile section of the South West Coast Path that you'll absolutely love, whether you're a long-distance hiker passing through or looking for a short point to point walk. Long-distance walkers or thru-hikers can incorporate this
Depression And Walking (And Me)
Does this quote resonate with you?* It really does with me. If you're here to find out a bit more about me (rather than my hiking) this article might give you a peek inside my often muddled head! In a nutshell,
How To Plan A Backpacking Trip On A National Trail: Travel
Have you thought about how to plan a backpacking trip on a national trail only to discover that organising it is enough to make your head explode? Sound familiar? I reckon we’ve all been there at one time or another so
Going Out I Found Was Really Going In (John Muir)
What Does It Mean? I love the part of the John Muir quote "going out I found was really going in" because it reminds me how a hike (or a walk) can come full circle. I'm sure it means different things
Walking Challenge? 10 Tips To Create Your Own!
Fancy A Walking Challenge This Year? There are lots of organised events and walks to choose from of course, but have you ever thought about creating a walking challenge of your own? You don't have to walk across America or Iceland to